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New England is a parliamentary republic with elements of both direct and representative democracy, the former originating with Congregationalist assemblies. The President is the country's head of state (having replaced [[Elizabeth III|Queen Elizabeth III]] in 1937), with the Prime Minister being the head of government. In 1937, the Constitution of the Commonwealth was put into effect as the nation's supreme law.
New England's national political structure reflects a balance between a ceremonial head of state and a head of government who holds executive authority.
New England has three chief administrative divisions, namely;▼
* '''President''': The President holds a ceremonial role, symbolizing the nation's unity and representing New England internationally. This position replaces the historical role of the British monarch, and is appointed by the Prime Minister, with the approval of the House of Representatives.
* '''Prime Minister''': The Prime Minister is the head of the government and holds executive powers.
==== '''Great and General Court''' ====
The Great and General Court is the bicameral legislature of New England, and is composed of the Senate (upper house) and the House of Representatives (lower house).
* '''Senate''': Comprising 20 members directly elected by the populace, the Senate focuses on overall national affairs and policy direction.
* '''House of Representatives''': Composed of "Community Representatives," this body represents both counties and cities. Each county and city gets one representative, elected by the respective local council. The House reviews and approves bills/laws proposed by the Senate, ensuring a balance between national interests and community concerns. The House of Representatives has the power to:
** Form legislative advisor committees
** Veto with a simple majority
** Force an exploratory committee to investigate local effects of a proposed piece of legislation
** Approve presidential appointments and possibly high courts
=== Local politics ===
* '''Provinces''': Provinces are the first-level administrative divisions of New England. Each province has a Provincial Council, a representative body composed of members from town and city councils. This council acts as a larger deliberative body responsible for addressing provincial needs such as resource allocation and other regional concerns.
* '''Counties''': Counties are the second-level administrative divisions, and are further subdivided into either towns or cities.
* '''Towns or cities''': Towns and cities are the third-level administrative divisions, and serve as the foundational units of governance, possessing a high degree of local autonomy. Cities differ from towns in that they maintain administrative independence despite being geographically located within counties. A town becomes eligible for incorporation as a city once it meets specific criteria related to Gross General Product and population.
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==== Community Associations and Town Meetings ====
Blocs of community members with shared interests can form and register as ''Community Associations''. These associations may provide input in Town Meetings, regular quarterly open forums for cities and towns where associations members and/or individuals can voice concerns, fostering direct participation in local governance.
== See also ==
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